What is load calculation and how does it factor in to my new air conditioner?

What is load calculation and how does it factor in to my new air conditioner?

Posted July 7, 2016

If it’s time to think about an air conditioner replacement, having a professional perform a load calculation is crucial in choosing the system that will work best for your home. All homes are unique in their cooling demands. If your system is inaccurately sized, it will decrease your comfort and increase your utility bills. Let’s talk about what goes into a load calculation.

Historically, a load calculation was conducted only by looking at the square footage of a home. That’s still one piece of the puzzle, but we include various other factors to find the products that will function the best for your home. Our experts will look at the climate in La Puente, the square footage and structure of your home, the level of insulation, your roof size and type, the size and location of windows, your home’s sun exposure and your family’s habits and schedule.

We aim to help you discover the air conditioner replacement that completes your home. If your system is too small, you’ll have difficulty keeping your home at the perfect temperature. And just because a system is bigger doesn’t absolutely mean it’s better. In reality, if your system is too large for your home, you could have a lot of problems:

Because it won’t have to function as long, an oversized system will continuously warm up and cool down. This results in more wear and tear on the system than normal.

It can also decrease efficiency and raise utility bills.

Another problem with an oversized system cycling on and off too often is it will fail to dehumidify your air properly.

One key to your home’s comfort is creating proper airflow. Temp Air System Inc can help with a room-by-room load calculation. We will make sure all components of your system—your air conditioner, ductwork and registers—are working together to keep you comfortable.

At Temp Air System Inc, we specialize in keeping your La Puente home comfortable and maximizing energy efficiency. If you’re considering an air conditioner replacement, give us a call at 626-587-4559 or schedule an appointment with us online.

With more than 100 years in the field, Lennox has consistently offered industry-leading innovation and technology while maintaining strict durability and reliability standards. The professionals at Temp Air System Inc help bring those standards to La Puente so that you can always maintain complete home comfort. If you’re in the market for a new HVAC system or even if you just have a question about what we can provide, give us a call at 626-587-4559 or set up an appointment with us online. We’d love to hear from you.